“Young sexual dementia” supportive gathering Kanagawa Atsugi September 21 18:15
On the 21st of World Alzheimer's Day, a gathering was held at a welfare facility in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, where people with juvenile dementia and their families shared and supported their daily lives.
The Atsugi City group that supports juvenile dementia was opened in conjunction with World Alzheimer's Day on the 21st, and 22 people, including juvenile dementia and their families, participated.
Among them, the family members who participated gave their advice and advice, such as being affected by violent behavior due to the effects of dementia and the fact that they usually kept their eyes clear.
Dementia occurs even in the younger generation, and according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, it is estimated that there are approximately 37,800 people with juvenile dementia nationwide. A woman whose husband had juvenile dementia said, “I feel relieved because I was able to share troubles that were difficult to understand among people in similar positions.”
Yusuke Koda, a sponsored organization, said, “There are still few places where young people with dementia and families can gather. We want to deepen our understanding of dementia and aim for a society where everyone can live comfortably.” .